Description

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root/Sucrose Ferment Extract Filtrate is a cosmetic ingredient derived from the fermentation of Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root and sucrose. This extract combines the beneficial properties of licorice root with the effects of fermentation.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Key Components:
Glycyrrhizin: A saponin with anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Flavonoids: Such as liquiritin and isoliquiritin, which have antioxidant and skin-brightening effects.
Fermentation By-products: Include beneficial enzymes, peptides, and metabolites produced during the fermentation process.
Structure: Contains a mix of bioactive compounds from the licorice root and additional components from the fermentation process.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Typically a clear to slightly cloudy liquid.
Odor: Mild, slightly sweet or neutral depending on the fermentation process.
Texture: Liquid, with a consistency that may vary slightly based on concentration and formulation.

Production Process:

Fermentation: Glycyrrhiza glabra root is fermented with sucrose using specific microorganisms. This process produces a filtrate containing a mixture of active compounds from both the root and the fermentation.
Filtration: The resulting liquid is filtered to remove any solid residues, leaving behind a clear or slightly cloudy extract.
Packaging: The filtrate is packaged to maintain stability and effectiveness.

Applications:

Skin Care: Known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory effects, it helps reduce redness and irritation.
Anti-Aging: Contains antioxidants that protect the skin from oxidative stress and support skin rejuvenation.
Brightening: The extract helps to even out skin tone and enhance radiance.

Safety and Environmental Considerations:

Safety: Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root/Sucrose Ferment Extract Filtrate is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products when used as directed. Individuals with allergies to licorice or very sensitive skin should use it with caution.
Environmental Impact: The production process should follow sustainable practices, ensuring minimal environmental impact and responsible use of resources.

INCI:


Antioxidant agent. Ingredient that counteracts oxidative stress and prevents cell damage. Free radicals, pathological inflammatory processes, reactive nitrogen species and reactive oxygen species are responsible for the ageing process and many diseases caused by oxidation.

Skin conditioning agent - Emollient. Emollients have the characteristic of enhancing the skin barrier through a source of exogenous lipids that adhere to the skin, improving barrier properties by filling gaps in intercorneocyte clusters to improve hydration while protecting against inflammation. In practice, they have the ability to create a barrier that prevents transepidermal water loss. Emollients are described as degreasing or refreshing additives that improve the lipid content of the upper layers of the skin by preventing degreasing and drying of the skin. The problem with emollients is that many have a strong lipophilic character and are identified as occlusive ingredients; they are oily and fatty materials that remain on the skin surface and reduce transepidermal water loss. In cosmetics, emollients and moisturisers are often considered synonymous with humectants and occlusives.

Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment as it has the function of restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants that can be added in the formulation.
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